Randolph County News

Randolph County Sheriff’s Office report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports for the week ending October 14, 2024 Arrested were: Geoffery E. Tubbs 30, Tilden, arrested October 9, 2024 by Sparta Police for domestic battery, unlawful restraint and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.  Is incarcerated. Stephen P. Salzwedel 51, New Athens, arrested October 10, 2024 […]

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COSLHS participates in Landuse FFA competition

EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior participated in the Landuse FFA competition in Sparta, Illinois recently.   Members of the team went to four different sites to judge the soil, two agriculture sites, and two home sites.   Isaac Luebkemann placed eighth overall.     Members who participated were Charlie Rahlfs, Christine Liefer, Brianna Brake and

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Chester Police Department marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month

CHESTER – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to show support for Breast Cancer victims and survivors, the Chester Police Force is wearing PINK badges throughout the month.     Pictured here wearing their pink badges are Chief of Police Bobby Helmers, Officer Martinez, and Canine Officer Laramore. Jim Beers Photo

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Fort Massac Encampment returns to Metropolis Oct. 19-20

METROPOLIS – The popular Fort Massac Encampment, which has drawn thousands of visitors to southern Illinois every fall for 50 years, will return to Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis Oct. 19 and 20.   Since 1974, the encampment festival has provided visitors with a chance to experience what life was like at Fort Massac during the 18th

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Bargman named Memorial Hospital Employee of the Quarter

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital CEO Brett Bollmann has named Charles Bargman II Employee of the Quarter for the Third Quarter 2024 on October 9, 2024.     Brett Bollmann, CEO on left with Charles Bargman II.   Charles Bargman II, Maintenance Technician and Bio Med Coordinator, has worked at Memorial Hospital since December 2023. When

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‘The President’s Own’ United States Marine Bands performs at SIU

A full Shryock Auditorium is thrilled with nation’s top band By Jim Beers “The Presidents Own” United States Marine Band was in Carbondale, Illinois Tuesday October 8 to perform for a sold-out crowd at Southern Illinois University’s Shryock Auditorium. It was a rare performance from the nation’s top band and music enthusiasts came from across

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SIU to observe Earth Science Week with series of free talks

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Learn more about our planet and the dynamic forces shaping life here during Earth Science Week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale from Oct. 14-19. Started in 1998 by the American Geosciences Institute, Earth Science Week is aimed at promoting a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth sciences and

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SIU Sustainability plans open house, leadership and service week and more

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sustainability Office is sponsoring an open house beginning Monday, Oct. 14, and everyone is invited to tour the new area and bring their ideas for programming and initiatives to make campus even more green and sustainable. Sustainability Office graduate assistants Bharath Chintada, left, an electrical and computer

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Rep. David Friess to host prescription drug drop-off event in Waterloo

RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess is partnering with the Waterloo Police Department to host an Rx Drop-Off event on Saturday, October 26, in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event will take place at Waterloo City Hall, located at 100 W. 4th Steet in Waterloo, from 9:00 a.m.

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